Procurement Officer

Role & ResponsibilityResponsible for the procurement of stones, slabs, and customized stone finished products, ensuring quantity fulfilment, quality and timely delivery.Collaborating with Finance department to make necessary arrangement for Letter of Credit opening, down payment issues and post-delivery payment after issuance of Purchase Order.Tracking shipments and preparing tracking reports for Material Requisition Forms (MRFs) and Purchase Orders, while following up with vendors on invoicing and warranty matters to ensure complete and accurate material delivery.Manage China Hub operation in term of warehouse management/product planning and coordination/shipment.Manage and monitor project delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfilment.Analyse procurement spending and recommend cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or delivery timelines.Conduct market research to evaluate new suppliers, products, and emerging market trends.Work closely with suppliers to resolve disputes related to defective or non-compliant products.Perform cost–benefit analysis of supplier quotations and negotiate for better pricing and payment terms.Review technical drawings together with the sales team to provide operational and technical advice regarding material purchases.RequirementAt least 1year relevant experienceExperiences with natural stones, customized stone finished products will be added advantage.Proficiency to speak Chinese in order to deal with China Hub operation